A 45-year-old with type 2 diabetes on metformin (eGFR 75 mL/min/1.73 m²) and established ASCVD has A1c 7.9%. Which change best aligns with current sta...

Question

A 45-year-old with type 2 diabetes on metformin (eGFR 75 mL/min/1.73 m²) and established ASCVD has A1c 7.9%. Which change best aligns with current standards?

Accepted Answer

Add a GLP-1 receptor agonist with proven cardiovascular benefit

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Switch metformin to basal insulin

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Add a sulfonylurea as first add-on

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No change; A1c goal should be 8.5% for all

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Start pioglitazone regardless of weight gain risk

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

A 45-year-old with type 2 diabetes on metformin (eGFR 75 mL/min/1.73 m²) and established ASCVD has A1c 7.9%. Which change best aligns with current standards?